Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator National City.

85C Bakery Cafe; National City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during scheduled shifts

20% employee discount while off duty

Employee referral bonus program

Accelerated career advancement

Comprehensive training and development

Fun, supportive, and team-oriented工作环境

Job summary

85°C Bakery Cafe in National City, CA is seeking entry-level bakery staff in either full-time or part-time roles. You will produce and prepare bakery products, decorate cakes, and separate products for distribution, while upholding food safety and quality standards.

The position offers training, a supportive team environment, and benefits such as an employee meal during shifts, a 20% discount, and opportunities for advancement. Flexibility for mornings, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant or kitchen experience preferred.
• Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification may be required.
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week for part-time roles, 32 hours for full-time roles, with early morning, weekend, and holiday availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products according to recipes and quality standards.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products following procedures.
• Decorate cakes with precision.
• Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished products for distribution and sale.
• Monitor product quality throughout production.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, Health Department, and company regulations.
• Operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment.
• Work to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
• Assist with inventory rotation and quality control.
• Cross-train and support other bakery/store departments as needed.

Skills

Bakery production

Cake decoration

Teamwork

Time management

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: National City CA - National City, CA 91950 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Entry Level Bread Baker, Cake Decorator & Separator

Weekend Availability Preferred

Why Join 85°C Bakery Cafe?

We believe in promoting from within and providing opportunities for long-term career growth. Team members enjoy:

• Free meal during scheduled shifts
• 20% employee discount while off duty
• Employee referral bonus program
• Accelerated career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive training and development
• Fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

At 85°C Bakery Cafe, every loaf of bread, every beautifully decorated cake, and every carefully prepared product reflects our commitment to quality. Join our team and become part of a company where craftsmanship, teamwork, and growth are valued every day.

If you're dependable, motivated, and eager to learn, we'd love to have you join our team.

What You'll Do

Depending on your assigned position, you'll be responsible for producing and preparing high-quality bakery products while maintaining our commitment to food safety, consistency, and exceptional quality.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products according to job role, company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products while following established production procedures.
• Decorate cakes with precision while maintaining presentation and consistency standards (Cake Decorator).
• Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished bakery products for distribution and sale (Separator).
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, Health Department, and company regulations.
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment.
• Work efficiently to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
• Assist with inventory rotation and quality control.
• Cross-train and support other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require.
• Work collaboratively with store leadership and fellow associates.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and follow all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification (where required).
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week for part time employees, 32 hours per for full time employees.
• Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements while preparing bakery products.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and lifting.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Working around hot ovens, bakery equipment, and temperature-controlled environments, including coolers and freezers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures of coolers and freezers. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.